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From the Helm…. Bud Albright- Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089 From the Commandant The detachment took part in the Miracle Mile Parade again this year. Those riding in our Higgins Boat were Fred Axthelm, Lloyd Louks, Jim Wade, Bud Albright,

Martha Albright, Bud Gregory, Martha Gregory, Jason Gregory, and Connie Hamm + her 3 Granddaughters. We have three parades left this year. The Riley day festival in Greenfield which is on the 4th of October. Be there by 10:00am to form at the Greenfield Central High School. The Martinsville Fall Parade is on the 11th of October. Form up at the Martinsville High School. Be there by 12:00 noon. Veterans Day Parade downtown Indianapolis. Be there by 10:30. on Pennsylvania St north of North Street. An issue about our proper uniforms has come up. It seems as though the National by-laws state that the white shirt both long and short sleeve is to be the “Pilot” shirt. It should read the Aviator Pilot shirt. I talked with the National chair of the uniform committee and he is going to submit a change at next year’s national convention and sug-gested we submit a change also which we will do. Until that is done this detachment will wear the “Aviator style Pilot shirt” He also in-formed me that at next years convention the issue of which eagle globe and anchor is worn on our cover will come up. It seems that there are some that are wearing a silver ega instead of the prescribed gold one. And there are some that is wearing hat pins on their covers which is against the by-laws. Only the “Gold Eagle globe and anchor the MODD patch and the authorized strips are to worn on the cover. Also there are some people that are wearing the dress blue trousers with the red blazer which is also against the by-laws. I was told that if members do not start wearing the proper uniforms we stand a chance of losing the right to wear the Gold Eagle Globe and Anchor and the dress blue trousers as part of our uniform. Any questions about our uniform can be directed to me. Our monthly chicken cook out is going well. We can always use some help. It is the 3rd Saturday of each month. Editors Note: Enclosure 3– Uniform Code– MCL ByLaws White shirt , with military creases (to be Airline Pilot style with two (2) pockets, with button down flaps and shoulder epaulets). Tie with long sleeve, no tie and open collar for short sleeve.

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Volume 35 - Issue 9 September 2009 www.IndyMarines.org

___________________________________ PLANK PROGRAM UPDATE By Marine Don Myers (It seems like I’m spending a lot of time apolo-gizing here lately but I suppose if I weren’t in-

volved in anything my mistakes would not take place. The Page 9 article titled MARINES SLOW TO RESPOND was reproduced in the August Scuttlebutt in error. The newsletter editor apparently needed filler and used the previous article that had caused some prob-lems with some members and readers because of my blunt approach. I thought we had that matter resolved but it popped up again. Let me say that currently I think the Plank Program is doing great as more and more members, officers and senior enlisted alike are taking an interest in assisting Marine Barracks Indianapolis. A case in point is the below article that should make my fellow Marines proud that we have such members that answer the call to help out. Oh, one last item. A few folks wanted to know what 1/9 Goose Three stood for. That was my last call sign in Vietnam when I was Platoon Sergeant for the 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division in 1968-1969.) WELL DONE On Thursday, 27 August 2009, LtCol Charlie Haislip presented Marine Corps League Life Member Bill Revis with a very special certificate showing he is a GOLDEN TEAK PLANK OWNER. Marine Revis has the honor of being the very first $5000 donor to qualify for the Golden Teak category. In addition, LtCol Haislip with the help of Commandant Bud Al-bright unveiled a golden edged black plate with gold letters that stated the following: In Honored Memory Of

PFC JOHN C. REVIS 986607 USMC

Who was wounded on Iwo Jima while serving with 3rdBn, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division

With Respect from his Son Marine William T. Revis

As the Chairman of the Plank Program I want to say congratula-tions, well done and a personal Hand Salute from one Marine Warrior to another. (It should be noted that there are presently three more members working on the Golden Teak category.) Keep in mind that every dollar you donate to the detachment or foundation goes toward being a Plank Owner.

Inside This Edition Straight PooP..………..….. 2 PLANK PROGRAM PLEDGE FORM…………. 6 Scuttlebutt Sponsors……………… 3-4 HIB Fundraisers…… 5-6 This Month in Marine Corps History….. 5 Birthday Ball………… 7

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September 10 (THURS) 1900– HIB Membership Meeting -@ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 12-13 (Sat-Sun) - Leadership School @ HIB 19 (SAT) 1100- ?- HIB Chicken BBQ (held 3rd Saturday of each Month)@ HIB 19 (SAT) 1600– JAMES P. FARBER #1183– Spaghetti Dinner @ Avon American Legion 24 (Thurs) 1900- HIB-MCL STAFF Meeting & Growl-@ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 26 (Sat) 1700– Young Marines– Chili Supper & Auction@ Heslar Naval Armory 30 (Wed) 1730—MCCC Meeting @ Heslar Armory October 8 (THURS) 1900– HIB Membership Meeting @ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 10-11 (Sat-Sun) Dept. of Indiana Fall Conference– Richmond 17 (SAT) 1100- ?- HIB Chicken BBQ (held 3rd Saturday of each Month)@ HIB 22 (Thurs) 1900- HIB-MCL STAFF Meeting @ MARINE BARRACKS INDY 24 (SAT) Field Mess Night @ Marine Barracks Indy 28 (Wed) 1730—MCCC Meeting @ Heslar Armory 31 (SAT) 1100 MODD 111 BBQ Fund Raiser-Halloween Party

Mark Your Calendar!

HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER Commandant Bud Albright Sr. Vice Commandant Tom Terpinas Jr. Vice Commandant Gary Nasby Adjutant/Paymaster Melissa Jacobs Judge Advocate Lloyd Louks Past Commandant Russ Eaglin

Chaplain Jesus Quintana, Jr Sergeant at Arms David Hansell Judge Advocate Lloyd Louks

HIB MCL COMMITTEE ROSTER VAVS Representative Jesus Quintana, Jr. VAVS Deputy Hazen Ward Raffles Tony Mungovan Stars and Stripes Jim Wade Scuttlebutt Editor Gary Nasby Awards Lloyd Louks Christmas Banquet Tony Mungovan Historian Fred Axthelm Boy Scout Eagle Awards Fred Axthelm Toys For Tots Bud Albright Parades Tony Mungovan MCL Svc. Officer Diane Ward Young Marines Liaison Jim Wade Young Marines Mac Magana Budget and Finance Melissa Jacobs Quartermaster Gregg Troxell

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Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228; Comman-dant Bud Albright 317-535-7547; Chaplain Jesus Quintana 317-445-9509 National Marine Corps Museum, State of IN Liaison: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 1st Marine Division Association: Guy Miller 317-293-7594 3rd Marine Division Association: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Montford Point Association: President Johnny Washington 317-549-2849 Woman Marine Association: Diana Ward 317-873-4113 Marine Corps Coordinating Council: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Marine Inspector Instructor: Capt. Barnes & 1st Sgt Hess 317-923-1584 Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Morrissey 317-698-5770 Marine For Life Program: Maj. Dennis 317-223-8899 Central Indiana Young Marines: SgtMaj. Magana 317-523-7130 Editor, Scuttlebutt & Marine eScuttlebutt: Gary Nasby 317-405-9595 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Capt Larry Slaugh 317-471-9577

Do you have news that you what to share? Contact the Editor, Gary Nasby, at:

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Muncie, IN

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Elliott Hall of Music, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN

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Warsaw Community High School Gymnasium Warsaw, IN

Letter to The Editor– Indy Star– Tues. 9-01-2009

Would Star reporter Jon Murray please explain to me why convicted felon, former Lawrence Township trustee was pointedly labeled an "ex-Marine" in his recent story about the mis-deeds of office that took place recently. What has this person having been a Marine got anything to do with his current criminal conduct? He sure didn't learn dis-respect for the law or abuse of public trust while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. And stealing has nothing to do with PTSD.

Donald F. Myers, USMC Ret.

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Field Mess Night

ALL MARINES INVITED

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Where- Marine Barracks Indy

Cocktails 18:00-18:50…. Adjutants Dinner Call 18:50- Dinner 19:00

.....Uniform- Utilities.....

Details to Follow

Reservations: LtCol. Haislip 317-440-2516

Commandant "Bud" Albright- 317-956-2991

"Mess night builds knowledge on customs and courtesies, as well as camaraderie” One of its purposes is to build Esprit de Corps, and until you're a part of one it doesn't mean much."

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Indianapolis Ball Committee request the honor of your presence

to the 234th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Indianapolis IN

7 November 2009

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